JD Sports Apparel Buyer
JD Sports are on the look out for an experienced and creative Apparel Buyer to join their team!
Summary about this job
Buying
Company: Private Advertiser
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-8-1471-2437
Fax: +61-8-1535-9271
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Detail information about job JD Sports Apparel Buyer. Terms and conditions vacancy
Who We Are
Known as the 'King of Trainers', JD Sports is a leading Multi-Channel Retailer of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. With over 500 stores across a number of territories throughout Europe and South East Asia, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest and greatest products for Men, Women and Kids.
About The Role
Our Buying team sits at the heart of everything we do. As a branded and own brand business we pride ourselves on having the latest and most exclusive products within our stores. They are at the cutting edge of fashion and are well versed on fashion trends both current and upcoming.
As an apparel buyer you will report to the Head of Buying, while working closely with the merchandising, design team and the brands themselves to plan and make decisions on the seasonal ranges for our stores and online. They are at the cutting edge of fashion and are well versed on fashion trends both current and upcoming.
The Apparel Buyer will be responsible (but not limited to) the following duties:
- Analysis and review of previous weeks’ sales with the Merchandising Department to propose and drive actions for the week ahead
- Negotiating with selected brands around re trading terms and conditions.
- Understanding of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales
- Budget negotiation and planning within internal teams and external brands
- Managing budgets and OTB on in seasons and forward budgets
- Present ranges for sign off with Senior Buyers, Buying Director and Merchandising Director.
- Making proposals to drive sales in your relevant department
- Preparation and presentation of performance in trade meetings
- Constant awareness and knowledge of new brands and opportunities to diversify and drive department/category sales
Who you Are
- Proven experience and knowledge of buying branded goods and buying for a multi-door retailer is essential
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in Buying Sport Fashion is advantageous
- You are a creative and trend led individual with strong organisation skills
- You have substantial knowledge of product area and the market
- Ability to predict current and future product trends
- Proven track record in driving and exceeding KPI’s
- Confident to make decisions independently and as part of a creative and trend led environment
- You are confident at communicating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the business
Join a fun, fast and supportive work environment where we encourage success and goal achievement, not to mention working with great people and some of the best and exclusive sport fashion brands around.
So if this sounds like you and you’re ready for your next challenge – Apply Now!